Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
commune in Gard, France
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon (French pronunciation: [vilnœv lez‿aviɲɔ̃]; Provençal: Vilanòva d’Avinhon) is a commune in the Gard department in southern France. It can also be spelled Villeneuve-lez-Avignon.
History
In the 6th century the Benedictine abbey of St André was founded on Mount Andaon, and the village which grew up round it took its name. The city itself was founded by Philippe le Bel and boasts a castle he built, Fort Saint-André.
The town was also the resort of the French cardinals during the sojourn of the popes at Avignon, in the 14th century. Another notable tourist attraction is the Tour Philippe-le-Bel, which marks the former northern terminus of the Pont d'Avignon.
Geography
It is located on the right (western) bank of the river Rhône, opposite Avignon.
Population
Sights
Fort Saint-André, on a hill outside the town
Tour Philippe Le Bel, 14th century
The church of Notre Dame, dating from the 14th century, contains a rich marble altar and significant pictures.
Carthusian monastery Notre-Dame-du-Val-de-Bénédiction, founded in 1356 by Pope Innocent VI
International relations
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon is twinned with:
Rheinbach, Germany
Gytheio, Greece
San Miniato, Italy
Gallery
See also
Communes of the Gard department
Pont d'Avignon
References
Further reading
Fabrié, Marie-Luce (2000). "La collégiale Notre-Dame de Villeneuve-lez-Avignon".
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